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Version vom 1. April 2015, 11:48 Uhr
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Abstract
This page describes how to assemble the Ardumower PCB, flash the Arduino and configure the robot mower.
The controller is built around a ready microcontroller board (Arduino Mega 2560 using 54 I/O pins).
Needed parts
All parts can be purchased as complete kits via the shop .
- Main functions
- Arduino cable (female-female and male-female jumper cable)
- Arduino Mega 2560 (or Arduino Due)
- DC voltage step-down module
- dual motor driver module with integrated current sensor (2 wheel motors)
- current sensor module
- motor driver module with integrated current sensor (mower motor)
- Resistors, Capacitors, Fuse
- Piezo buzzer, button, ON/OFF switch
- Perimeter sender (optional)
- Arduino Nano
- DC voltage step-down module
- motor driver module with integrated current sensor
- Perimeter receiver (optional)
- pre-amplifier module
- Capacitor, Receiver coil
- Additional modules
- ultrasonic sensor module (optional)
- IMU module (gyro, accel. compass) (optional)
- realtime clock module (optional)
- Bluetooth module (for phone control)
PCB
The printed circuit board (PCB) connects all electronic modules. The PCB is made with the following design parameters:
- PCB dimensions 241x114mm
- All modules (motor driver, Bluetooth, etc.) can be soldered (or plugged) on the PCB (modules are available in the Ardumower shop)
- Uses the Arduino Mega 2560
- Optional: can use Arduino Due via additional adapter PCB
- Optional: integrated charging circuit (current limiting)
- All connections are available on connectors as well as +5V and GND
- Max. trace current (for motors): 8A
Click here for photos: https://github.com/Ardumower/ardumower/tree/master/pcb/megashield_svn_0.5/Platinenbilder
More photos to come...
Schematics
A schematics says more than a thousand words...
Click here for latest version (PDF): https://github.com/Ardumower/ardumower/blob/master/pcb/megashield_svn_0.5/ardumower%20mega%20shield%20svn.pdf
The schematics and PCB files were created with KiCad. They can be downloaded from github and can be edited by open source KiCAD software.
PCB jumpers
Feature used | YES | NO | Comment |
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Integrated LM350T charging control (recommended: NO) | D7: DIODE
D3: DIODE C1, C4, U4, RV1: used |
D7: SHORT-CIRCUIT
D3: SHORT-CIRCUIT C1, C4, U4, RV1: not used |
Do not use if using external battery charger |
External power while charging (recommended: NO) | JP6: CLOSE
JP7: OPEN D4: DIODE C5: not used |
JP6: OPEN
JP7: CLOSE D4: SHORT-CIRCUIT C5: used |
Use to power your PCB from externally (disconnect battery from PCB) while charging |
Arduino controlled charge relay (recommended: YES) | JP4: CLOSE
JP5: OPEN |
JP4: OPEN
JP5: CLOSE |
Use for Arduino controlled charge relay (not automatic charging) |
Arduino Due (3.3V I/O) | LP0, ..., LP15: OPEN | LP0, ..., LP15: CLOSE | Do not use if using Arduino Mega |
Bluetooth VCC=3.3V | JP8: OPEN
JP9: CLOSE |
JP8: CLOSE
JP9: OPEN |
Many latest modules use 3.3V |
Bluetooth programming mode | JP2: CLOSE | JP2: OPEN | Use for reprogramming baud rate etc. |
PCB modules
Module | Feature | Pinout | Optional | Comment |
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U1 | DC/DC converter (10V) | GND, Vout, Vin, GND | No | |
U2 | Bluetooth (HC-05) | VCC, GND, TXD, RXD, Key, LED | Yes | |
U3 | Current sensor (charging) | VCC, GND, OUT, IP+, IP-5 | Yes | |
U4 | Charge control (LM350T) | AJD, OUT, IN | Yes | |
U5 | Current sensor (charging) | VCC, GND, OUT, IP+, IP-5 | Yes | |
U6 | DC/DC converter (3.3V) | GND, Vout, Vin, GND | No | |
U7 | DC/DC converter (5V) | GND, Vout, Vin, GND | No | |
U8 | Realtime clock (DS1307) | Batt, GND, VCC, SDA, SCL, DS, SQ | Yes | |
U9 | Wifi (ESP8266) | TX, CH_PD, Reset, VCC, GND, GP_IO2, GP_IO0, RX | Yes | |
U10 | Level shifter 5V->3V (Arduino Due) | Yes | ||
U11 | Wifi (ESP8266) | TX, CH_PD, Reset, VCC, GND, GP_IO2, GP_IO0, RX | Yes | alternative mount position |
PCB connectors
Connector | Feature | Pinout | Optional | Comment |
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P1 | Sonar center (HC SR-04) | 5V, GND, Trigger, Echo | Yes | |
P2 | Sonar right (HC SR-04) | 5V, GND, Trigger, Echo | Yes | |
P3 | Sonar left (HC SR-04) | 5V, GND, Trigger, Echo | Yes | |
P4 | reserved | Yes | ||
P5 | IMU (gyro,acceleration,compass) (GY-80) | Yes | ||
P6 | Lawn sensor | Yes | ||
P7 | Status LEDs | Yes | ||
P8 | Odometry right | Yes | ||
P9 | Odometry left | Yes | ||
P10 | GPS (GY-NEO6MV2) | Yes | ||
P11 | Bumper | GND, GND, right, left | Yes | |
P12 | Perimeter coil (center or left) | 5V, GND, perimeter | Yes | |
P13 | R/C remote control | 5V, GND, mow, steer, speed, switch | Yes | |
P14 | Measurement points | 5V, GND, (Depending on JP15: 3.3V, 5V or Arduino 3.3V) | Yes | |
P15 | Wheel motor left | M1OUT1, M1OUT2 | No | |
P16 | Optional motor driver input | Yes | Do not connect | |
P17 | Optional motor driver input | Yes | Do not connect | |
P18 | Wheel motor right | M2OUT1, M2OUT2 | No | |
P19 | Tilt sensor | 5V, GND, tilt | Yes | |
P20 | Button (Start/Stop) | No | ||
P21 | Drop sensor right | Yes | ||
P22 | Reserved | Yes | ||
P23 | Reserved | Yes | ||
P24 | Reserved | Yes | ||
P25 | Reserved | Yes | ||
P26 | Reserved | Yes | ||
P27 | Reserved | Yes | ||
P28 | Reserved | Yes | ||
P29 | Reserved | Yes | ||
P30 | Perimeter coil right | Yes | ||
P31 | Drop sensor left | Yes | ||
P32 | GND | Yes | ||
P33 | 5V | Yes | ||
P34 | 3.3V | Yes | ||
P35 | Mower motor RPM | Yes | ||
P36 | Reserved | Yes | ||
P37 | Mower motor | No | ||
P38 | Reserved | Yes | ||
P39 | Reserved | Yes | ||
P40 | User switches | Yes | ||
P41 | Rain sensor | Yes | ||
P42 | Charging pins | Yes | ||
P43 | Battery (24V) | No | ||
P44 | Wifi module (ESP8266) | Yes | ||
P45 | Reserved | Yes | ||
P46 | Reserved | Yes |
Power supply
Please also read the section 'Voltages' under Motor driver for more information on motor voltages.
It is recommended to use a voltage step-down converter (e.g. module using LM2596) to generate the 5V voltage for the Arduino and all additional modules. Before connecting, set the voltage of the converter to 5V.
Warning : never connect more than 5V on the Arduino 5V pins, or you will damage the Arduino. Therefore, always measure the 5V voltage before connecting it to the Arduino 5V pin! All components together (as shown in the schematics) need about 5W power.
Download and flash Arduino code
NOTE: If you have never worked with Arduino before, read our 'Arduino first steps' introduction.
You have two options:
- Download github code (recommended) OR
- Download v0.9.3 code (old, not recommended)
Finally, download and start the Arduino IDE to flash the code to your Arduino.
Arduino Version: It is very Importent that you use the Arduino IDE version 1.5.6-r2 or above AND select the right Board (Mega 2560 or Due).
Note: Always verify that the pin configuration in your Arduino code (config.h/mower.cpp) matches your actual circuit!
First-time calibration
Wheel motors
Security note: For security reasons, always remove mower blades in your first tests!
Initially, you should verify that the wheel motors are controlled correctly and in the right direction. The software offers a diagnostic mode. Open the serial console in the Arduino IDE (CTRL+SHIFT+M) and set the baudrate to 19200. The motor and sensor values should appear constantly:
20 OFF spd 0 0 0 sen 0 0 0 bum 0 0 son... 21 OFF spd 0 0 0 sen 0 0 0 bum 0 0 son... 22 OFF spd 0 0 0 sen 0 0 0 bum 0 0 son... 23 OFF spd 0 0 0 sen 0 0 0 bum 0 0 son... 24 OFF spd 0 0 0 sen 0 0 0 bum 0 0 son... ...
Now, press the key ‘t’ on the keyboard, and confirm using ENTER. The diagnostic mode should appear, and you can test your motors.
ADC calibration
Run the ADC calibration once (either via serial console or "pfodApp->ADC Calibration"), so that the received signal is symmetric around zero.
Diagnostics/troubleshooting
Each time a sensor triggers, its corresponding sensor counter increases. The sensor trigger counters as well as the current sensor values can be viewed on the serial console. The following values are shown for the trigger counters in the serial console:
- Time of state machine's state (ms)
- loop()-counts per second
- choosen Verbose-Mode (0=counter readings/1=current values/2=current values)
- current state machine state (FORW, REV, ROLL etc.)
- drive home? (1/0)
- "spd" - Control/speed motors: left (PWM), right (PWM), mower (RPM)
- "sen" - Current limit exceeded counter motors: left, right, mower
- "bum" - bumper counter: left, right
- "son" - Ultrasonic-distance threshold exceeded (counter)
- "pit/roll" - Tilt (computed by acceleration sensor)
- "com" - compass course
- "per" - Perimeter loop detected: counter
- "bat" - Battery voltage
- "chg" - Charging current
Using the key 'v', you can toggle between sensor trigger counters and current sensor values.
Additionally, you can use pfodApp (Android) to plot the sensors (trigger counters and current values) over time. This allows you to wirelessly monitor your robot mower for error diagnostics. It is highly recommended.
Starting the mower
To start the mower, you need to add a button and a buzzer:
pinButton —o Button o— GND (button for ON/OFF)
pinBuzzer —o Buzzer o— GND (Piezo buzzer)
Now, press the button as long as you hear the beeps:
Mode (press button for x beeps):
1 beeps : Normal mowing (using blade modulation if available) 2 beeps : Normal mowing (without blade modulation) 3 beeps : Drive by model remote control (RC) 4 beeps : Drive without mowing 5 beeps : Find perimeter and track it
Error counter / error beeps
If there's a communication problem or another serious problem, the error counter increases. The error counter can be monitored via pfodApp. Additionally, the robot mower will beep when started.
I2C bus / error beeps
Several components (Arduino Nano, RTC, IMU, etc.) are communicating via the I2C bus (SDA/SCL wires). These wires should be very short (maybe even twisted) and they should be far away from DC converter and motor drivers. If there's a communication problem, the error counter will increase and robot will beep when started. The error counter can be monitored via pfodApp.
Config files
You can adapt the Ardumower code to your own robot mower hardware using the config file:
- config.h (old v9.0.3)
- mower.cpp (SVN version)
Config files translate the commands of the main program into the specific hardware (i.e. actuators and sensors) - that allows us to adapt the main program to different robot mowers:
Example:
The main program wants to drive the left wheel motor with speed 100. The chosen robot config file is called by the main program with this command:
setActuator(ACT_MOTOR_LEFT, 100)
The actual config file will execute this command by calling the specific motor driver:
setL298N(pinMotorLeft, pinMotorLeftPWM, 100)
To enable a sensor, remove the comment of that line. To disable a sensor, comment the line with a double slash (//).
pfodApp
The configuration of the robot mower can be set via Android phone (pfodApp).
Important: If you flashed a new version, reset all settings via pfodApp once (Settings->Factory reset). This will delete all existing settings. Old settings can produce malfunction if the internal settings format has changed.